We are working with service providers and relevant stakeholders to improve health care provision. On our behalf, as our voluntary Scottish Campaign Manager, Dr Liza Morton sits on NHS Scotland’s Scottish Congenital Cardiac Advisory Board &…
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Here are some options you can explore to find counselling and psychological support near you.
Youth Counselling Services: Based in your local area, sometimes run by the local authority or by a charity. These vary across the country and…
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Anxiety is part of life and a feeling we all experience. A little anxiety can help us perform well at tasks and can bring about a heightened alertness that can be useful in situations where we might need to take care of ourselves. Too much anxiety…
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Mindfulness is a mind-body approach that has become popular to help people manage anxiety, stress, recurrent depression, pain and long term medical conditions.
Mindfulness has its origins in Buddhist and Eastern Traditions drawing on meditation…
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NIGHTRIDER™ GLASGOW 2019
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After the success of the inaugural Glasgow Nightrider in May 2018, the iconic charity bike ride is
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NIGHTRIDER™ LONDON 2019
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The Newcastle Freeman Hospital department of Paediatric and Adult Congenital cardiology serves a UK region of just under 3 million people (5% of the total UK population). All congenital abnormalities are recorded on the region’s NORCAS (Northern…
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How to find counselling & support services.
Reasons for thinking about this might be because you would like space to talk over concerns or feelings related to having congenital heart disease or because of other life issues. This is a…
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I have been taking the drug warfarin since I was just six months old. I'm now 23, and when I tell people I take warfarin, they are sometimes confused and shocked. Why would a seemingly healthy 23 year old woman be on a drug commonly associated…
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"acquiring" other conditions
This is the second of two articles Written by Dr Leisa Freeman, Consultant GUCH Cardiologist, and Toni Hardiman, Specialist GUCH Nurse GUCH Clinic Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Hospital. These articles…
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From a patient perspective, the concept of being involved in clinical research may be daunting, disconcerting, and unsettling but, equally, it can be rewarding to have the opportunity to increase the knowledge of how best to manage their condition.…
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Written collaboratively by Jonathan Upton, adult congenital heart patient and Helena Francis, Adult Congenital Heart Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Perhaps these words are familiar to you.…
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Written by Jo Quirk, Cardiac Nurse Specialist at Leeds General Infirmary
A transthoracic echocardiogram (commonly known as an echo) is a scan of the heart using a machine, a probe and gel. The probe is placed on the chest wall and ultrasound…
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Since the first diagnosis of congenital heart disease, medical care and treatment have advanced, and many patients are living longer and healthier lives into adulthood and old age.
All adults living with a heart defect should talk with a…
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Now closed, NHS England proposals for congenital heart disease services consultation
In February 2017, NHS England as the public body responsible for commissioning specialised congenital heart services, launched a consultation to ensure excellent…
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Adult Standards Advisory Group
This is writing a set of standards for the NHS in England which more clearly defines the care which should be provided for adults with congenital heart disease. It has representatives of all the national medical…
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Thank you for joining our fight against congenital heart disease.
The Somerville Foundation (TSF) has always worked hard to improve the lives of people who were born with a heart condition. We have a vision…
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Campaigning in Scotland
We are working with service providers and relevant stakeholders to improve health care provision. On our behalf, Dr Liza Morton sits on NHS Scotland's Scottish Congenital Cardiac Advisory Board & their working group…
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The prescription charge in England is currently £7.65 (April 2012). For residents of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland there is no charge for prescriptions.
Make sure you don't pay for your prescriptions, if you don't have to. You can…
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GUCH patient and The Somerville Foundation volunteer Sophie has travelled extensively and is passionate about seeing the world. She has developed a positive, practical approach to planning holidays and here, with the help of some of our members…
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Taking time to relax is an important part of dealing with the stresses that life can throw at us. Learning how to relax is particularly helpful for those times when we get anxious or panicky. Practicing relaxation techniques as preparation for…
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Finding Travel insurance is a must if you are considering travelling abroad possibly the most important thing you need after your passport. The travel insurance market can be a minefield, especially for those with an existing medical condition,…
This leaflet gives information on travelling for adults who were born with a heart condition (congenital heart condition). Having a congenital heart condition doesn’t mean you can’t travel but it may require a bit of advance planning.
It…
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This leaflet is designed to provide you with advice on some lifestyle choices and issues that may be related to your heart condition. The aim of the leaflet is to provide you with information so you can make the decisions for yourself.
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It is a tribute to modern day infant heart surgery that those born with congenital heart problems can now consider having children themselves. Congenital heart defects (CHD) also known as ACHD (Adult congenital heart defects) or GUCH (Grown…
Written by Dr Sara O'Curry, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Who wouldn't get anxious before a medical procedure? Biologically speaking, a procedure is a threat (someone moving towards you with a sharp object) and we are designed to respond…
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Know Your Heart Beat
Heart Rhythms
An abnormal heart rhythm is referred to as an arrhythmia. More than 700,000 people in England alone are affected by an arrhythmia (Department of Health, 2005). An abnormal heart rhythm can cause some people…
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Campaigning in Scotland
Counselling Support for Children and Young People
Relaxation tracks and more for you to try out
Ways into Relaxation
GUCH News Issue 91
So What is Mindfulness?
GLASGOW Nightrider 2019
LONDON Nightrider 2019
Data leads the way
How to Access Counselling and Psychological Services
My life on Warfarin
Getting older with CHD - Part 2
Clinical Research for Congenital Cardiology
You need an MRI scan of your heart
What is an Echo
Managing Your Heart Condition
NHS England proposals for congenital heart defects services consultation
Ensuring the Best Standards of Care
Big Six Research
Campaigning in Scotland
Lottery Results - 10th November 2018
Am I entitled to free NHS prescriptions?
Travelling as a GUCH Patient
Lets chill out
Travel insurance
Travel information
Lifestyle issues
ACHD & pregnancy
Coping With Medical Procedures
Know Your Heart Beat